Need some extra guidance on your pitch? Wanting some one-on-one with an exec to get your pitch really polished? You know the importance of a strong pitch, but so many factors go into making it resonate, and it always requires more practice than you think. In your private 30-minute call with the exec, you'll get tailored guidance to prepare you for your best delivery yet. Submit your 1-2 page written pitch for the exec's prior review, and you'll begin the call by giving your 5-7 minute verbal pitch. You’ll then discuss delivery, clarity, structure, characterization, pacing, the opening of your pitch, and how best to end.
Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com
I tend to respond best to concept first—a clear, compelling idea is what grabs me right away. Once the concept is established, I look to the characters to bring that idea to life and give it emotional weight. I’m also someone who appreciates a strong hook early on—whether it’s a film or a series, I want to understand what I’m getting into upfront. That clarity helps me track the potential and shape of the project from the start.
I’m interested in projects that explore diverse voices and experiences through fresh, imaginative, or unexpected lenses, without centering solely on hardship.
No period pieces that are solely tied to the struggles of marginalized groups, particularly narratives that lean into trauma as the primary driver of the story.
Steven Jackson is a creative executive and producer with a decade of experience developing bold, immersive storytelling across film, television, and interactive media. Most recently, he served as Head of Development & Production at Spike Lee’s Forty Acres and a Mule Filmworks, overseeing a diverse slate of projects under the company’s first-look deal with Netflix.
Prior to that, Steven spent three years at Netflix as Manager of Original Series and Interactive Films, where he helped shape the platform’s pioneering slate of interactive content and worked across acclaimed live-action comedies including COBRA KAI, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, THE UPSHAWS, and THE VINCE STAPLES SHOW. His work bridged creative and product teams, pushing the boundaries of audience engagement and format innovation.
Steven began his career in creative roles at Chernin Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, contributing to the development of major studio films such as TOP GUN: MAVERICK, ROCKETMAN, COMING 2 AMERICA, and WITHOUT REMORSE. Across every chapter of his journey, he has worked closely with writers, filmmakers, and talent to bring authentic, resonant stories to global audiences.
Driven by a lifelong passion for storytelling and a childhood dream of working in Hollywood, Steven is committed to developing content that invites viewers of all backgrounds to see themselves—and shape their own realities—on screen.
Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to submit your material in your order confirmation email. After submitting your material, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive proposed times for scheduling your call with the exec. Your private pitch practice session will take place over video conferencing software ZOOM so you will receive a link to review the recording of your session at your leisure!
**Please note written pitches are limited to 2 pages maximum. Please contact terra@roadmapwriters.com for pricing on a consultation for a written pitch exceeding 2 pages.
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Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration for a refund or Roadmap gift card if you have not yet submitted your material for review. However, once your material has been received by Roadmap, your registration cannot be canceled. Having revised material or a desire to retroactively apply a discount or gift card code are not grounds for cancellation, refunds, or gift card credit. Once your material has been submitted, the only acceptable grounds for cancellation and a refund or gift card credit is an unforeseen, ongoing emergency on the part of either the writer or the exec resulting in more than 6 weeks without any scheduling update from the exec via direct contact or Roadmap, or a sudden change in the exec's ongoing availability. In the instance of an irreconcilable scheduling issue, the writer may still receive a written feedback report from the exec. In this case, the writer is not entitled to a refund or gift card credit as the exec has read the submitted material and provided written feedback in lieu of the call.